London Reform-linked councillor urged to resign after King Charles 'Muslim' remarks

A former Reform UK councillor in London is being urged to step down after footage emerged of him allegedly suggesting King Charles should be beheaded.Dean Miller was recorded during an investigation by ITV News saying the monarch was a Muslim before appearing to call for his execution.But three political parties have united in a call for Mr Miller to step down as an elected representative in the south-east London borough.The Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats on Bromley Council have condemned Mr Miller’s alleged remarks and pushed for him to make way for a by-election to be held in his St Paul’s Cray ward.They branded the remarks “unbecoming” and “deeply offensive”.Dean Miller is facing calls to resign from Bromley CouncilITVDuring the ITV News investigation, which covered multiple Reform councillors, activists and party members, Mr Miller was recorded claiming: "We’ve been ethnically cleansed out of London."The broadcaster recorded his remarks while he was campaigning for the party in Makerfield, north-west England, ahead of the summer by-election won by Andy Burnham, who has since gone on to become Prime Minister.Mr Miller expressed fears that Islam was "going to be that thing that takes over everything".He claimed the King was a Muslim, suggesting a prayer mat had been spotted inside a room in his royal residence. Mr Miller allegedly described the alleged situation as "traitorous" before appearing to demand the monarch face capital punishment.The elected official seemed to allege that local Black children were responsible for vandalism in the area and reportedly branded them “animals”. Mr Miller went on to declare that he was “not racist".Mr Miller informed ITV that he was heavily medicated due to a chronic pain condition at the time the statements were recorded.Parties at Bromley Council have urged Dean Miller to resignJoe CoughlanThe ruling Conservative administration in Bromley borough described the comments as "unacceptable" and "unbecoming of someone holding public office."Read MoreIn a statement, the Conservative group said: "It was deeply troubling to read about the comments made by Cllr Dean Miller. "We call on Cllr Miller to step down, so the people of St Paul’s Cray have the chance to elect a community champion, focused on them and their priorities – they deserve nothing less."Opposition Labour representatives expressed agreement, stating in a joint message that they were "disgusted" and that his continuation in elected office was "deeply offensive and upsetting for local residents".Labour said: "His remaining in elected office is deeply offensive and upsetting for local residents as well as members of staff at Bromley Council. We celebrate the diversity of our local community and stand in solidarity with residents and staff."Bromley Liberal Democrats said "racism has no place in Bromley".The party group said: "The racist remarks reported from Reform councillor Dean Miller are deeply upsetting and completely unacceptable. Racism of any kind has no place in our communities, or in local government."These remarks will be hurtful and distressing to many residents, particularly those from the communities targeted. Bromley is home to people from many different backgrounds, and everyone deserves to feel safe, welcome and respected in our borough."Reform UK Bromley, the fourth party represented on the council, has not yet issued a statement regarding Mr Miller. Mr Miller was contacted for comment. After the allegations were broadcast, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform, said that, while the party carries out vetting of its candidates, “You can’t vet people for what they say in the future”.